Product Designer - Electrical

Are you ready to combine your passion for design with an idyllic lifestyle? Caframo, a leading Canadian manufacturer renowned for its innovative marine products, home comfort solutions, and thermoelectric technology, invites you to join our dynamic team as a Product Designer specializing in electrical systems. Nestled along the stunning shoreline of Colpoys Bay in Georgian Bluffs, our picturesque location offers more than just breathtaking views; it provides a unique opportunity to work in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, where nature enthusiasts can thrive. With world-class hiking trails, serene natural landscapes, and a daily commute that might just include a few turtle sightings, Caframo offers a work environment as exceptional as the role itself. If you’re an Electrical Engineer or Electronics Technician with a knack for cross-functional product development and a drive for innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: ($100,000 to $120,000)

Who we are:

Since 1955, Caframo has been a privately-owned, Canadian manufacturer and is a global supplier and world leader in marine products and stirrers, and thermoelectric technology. We continue to expand our presence in other markets including home comfort and off-grid solutions. We develop and manufacture our products right here in Canada, along the picturesque shoreline of Colpoys Bay, in the municipality of Georgian Bluffs. View the calming turquoise waters of Georgian Bay every day as you come to work and spend your off hours enjoying the tranquility of working where you live.

Our Core Values:

• We always do the right thing, right now.
• We work together to achieve success.
• We know what it means to do a good job, and that is what we do.
• We get the most every day for the customer and for Caframo.

What else?

• Competitive Compensation ($100,000 to $120,000)
• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage including Health and Dental - because we care about our employees and their families.
• RRSP Matching - up to 2% of your annual earnings.
• Training & Development - we focus on individual development plans, helping our employees to grow in their current roles and beyond.
• Free Healthy Snacks
• Flexible work schedule – finding a schedule that works for you and the business.
• Annual Charity Committee – an opportunity to get involved to support a local charity organization.
• Celebratory & Camaraderie events – have fun and engage with your fellow colleagues.
• Environmental stewardship – commitment to reduce our overall carbon footprint.
• Social responsibility – donation and sponsorship program to support local organizations.

What you would be doing:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for new product design and sustaining current products within consumer and lab solutions lines. The ideal candidate is an Electrical Engineer or Electronics Technician who has demonstrated success as part of a cross-functional product development team maturing products from design and prototype to test design, concept, and launch. 

Key responsibilities are defined below:

• Develop products throughout their lifecycle; from inception to design completion, development testing, lab testing, life testing, certification, release to production, technical support during the life of the product up to the product retirement stage.
• Assist with the development of quality standards and purchasing specifications. including test methods for products, services, and processes.
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as PCBA engineering specifications, drawings, and test reports.
• Design products and components utilizing prescribed tools such as CAD, DFMA and DFMEA’s in accordance with regulatory standards including CSA, UL, TUV, ETL.
• Circuit design including schematic, layout, and component selection.
• Analyze design of existing parts to improve manufacturability, reliability or reduce cost.
• Support real-time firmware development team with microcontroller selection.
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (environmental, EMC, etc.).
• Maintain Bill of Materials for electronic assemblies.
• Participate in “make versus buy” decisions for components and/or assemblies.
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities, and report on project status.
• Work in multi-functional new product development teams, including program/product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, and production.
• Build and test prototypes to ensure all essential design requirements are met.
• Participate in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) of designs and processes as part of risk management.
• Support the production and service teams by assisting with the resolution of technical issues encountered as well as by establishing effective testing and test benches.
• Interface with partners, suppliers, and subcontractors to address technical issues and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive electronics design experience in relevant industry.
• Experience in electronics design within a multidisciplinary team and mass manufacturing with contract manufacturers.
• Skilled in technical research.
• Concise and accurate technical written communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter that is highly motivated, creative, and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.

Other Desired Skills:

• Education or experience in Electrical or Process Engineering
• Experience with small appliance product development
• Test design, FEMA, 3D Parametric Modeling